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2011 Map of Rock Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rock Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rock Lake dominates this Whitman County landscape, carving a deep corridor through the volcanic basalt terrain of eastern Washington. The small settlement of Lavista sits at the southwestern edge of the water, near the small Lavista Lake and Slaughter Pen Bay. This area is defined by a complex drainage system of smaller basins and seasonal pools, including Alkali Lake, Tule Lake, and Miller Pond, which are characteristic of the Channeled Scablands.

Evidence of local heritage is found at the Eaton Cemetery to the west, while the prominent Castle Rock rises above the shoreline near Castle Rock Lake. The conversion of old infrastructure is visible in the John Wayne Trl, which follows the former rail grade along the lake's eastern shore. A network of rural routes like Miller Rd and Stephen Rd provide access to remote landmarks such as Johnsons Beach and several livestock-related features like Slaughter Pen Pond.